Frutas De La Isla De Cuba
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Felix Tejada's Frutas De La Isla De Cuba into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Félix Tejada's Frutas De La Isla De Cuba (Fruits of the Island of Cuba) is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean abundance, radiating warmth through its lush composition. Painted in the mid-20th century, this still life embodies the tropical Modernismo style, blending European academic precision with Cuba's vivid vernacular palette. Tejada, a Havana-born artist trained at San Alejandro Academy, captures mangoes, pineapples, and coconuts cascading from woven baskets, their glossy surfaces dappled with sunlight—a nod to both Dutch Golden Age detail and Latin American costumbrismo. The work stands as a cultural artifact, reflecting Cuba's agricultural identity post-colonialism while bridging 19th-century romanticism and emerging modernist abstraction. Its historical significance lies in Tejada's role as a transitional figure, merging national pride with universal aesthetic appeal during Cuba's artistic renaissance.
For interior spaces, this painting injects joyful energy into sunlit dining rooms or creative offices. Its ideal placement would anchor a neutral-toned wall, where the burnt oranges and emerald greens can pop against linen or rattan textures. Choose a frame echoing colonial-era woodwork—either a slim gilt bamboo or a distressed mahogany—to enhance its timeless quality. A medium-large size (around 90x70cm) ensures visibility without overwhelming smaller rooms. Pair it with wicker furniture and terracotta accessories for a cohesive tropical modern aesthetic, or contrast its organic forms with sleek mid-century minimalism for balance. In corporate settings, it softens glass-and-steel interiors while subtly referencing cultural diversity. The key is leveraging its chromatic warmth: pull one dominant hue (like the painting's crimson guavas) into throw pillows or ceramic decor for harmonious flow.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
